COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM /
Sector:
UTILITIES
Qualification:
Diesel Power Plant Operation
and Maintenance NC II
/ Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
East Service Road, South Superhighway, Taguig City, Metro Manila

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

A..COURSE DESIGN...... 1-6

B.MODULES OF INSTRUCTION...... 7-56

  • Basic Competencies...... 7
  • Participating in workplace communication...... 8-11
  • Working in a team environment...... 12-14
  • Practicing career professionalism...... 15-18
  • Practicing occupational health and safety procedures...... 19-23
  • Common Competencies...... 24
  • Reading, interpreting and applying specification and manual...... 25-28
  • Performing shop maintenance...... 29-33
  • Performing mensuration and calculation...... 34-37
  • Performing basic benchwork ...... 38-41
  • Performing basic electrical works...... 42-44
  • Core Competencies...... 45
  • Tending diesel engine operation...... 46-49
  • Maintaining and repairing diesel engine...... 50-56

Course Design

COURSE TITLE:Diesel Power Plant Operation and Maintenance NC II

NOMINAL DURATION:262 hours

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and attitudes of a trainee/student in tending diesel engine operation, operating diesel power plant, maintaining and repairing diesel engine and servicing alternator or generator.

This course also participating in workplace communication, working in a team environment, practicing career professionalism, practicing occupational health and safety procedures, applying appropriate sealant and adhesive, reading, interpreting and applying specification and manual and using lubricants.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Trainees or students should possess the following requirements:

  • can communicate both oral and written in English;
  • physically and mentally fit;
  • with good moral character; and
  • can perform basic mathematical computation

This list does not include specific institutional requirements such as educational attainment and others that may be required from the trainees by the training school delivering the TVET program.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

BASIC COMPETENCIES

(56 hours)

Units of Competency

/

Module Title

/

Learning Outcomes

/

Nominal Duration

  1. Participate in workplace communication
/ 1.1 Participating in
workplace
communication / 1.1.1 Obtain and convey workplace information
1.1.2 Complete relevant work-related document
1.1.3 Participate in workplace meeting and discussion / 8 hours
  1. Work in a team environment
/ 2.1Working in a team environment / 2.1.1 Describe and identify team role and responsibility
2.1.2 Describe work as a team member / 4 hours
  1. Practice career professionalism
/ 3.1Practicing career professionalism / 3.1.1 Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals.
3.1.2 Set and meet work priorities.
3.1.3 Maintain professional growth and development / 4 hours
  1. Practice occupational health and safety procedures
/ 4.1Practicing occupational health and safety procedure / 4.1.1 Identify hazards and risks
4.1.2 Evaluate hazards and risks
4.1.3 Control hazards and risks
4.1.4 Maintain occupational health and safety awareness / 40 hours

COMMON COMPETENCIES

(80 hours)

Units of Competency / Module Title / Learning Outcomes / Nominal Duration
  1. Read, interpret and apply specification and manual
/ 1.1Reading, Interpreting And Applying Specification And Manual / 1.1.1. Identify/accessed manuals and interpret data and specification.
1.1.2. Apply information accessed in manual.
1.1.3. Store manual / 16 hours
  1. Perform shop maintenance
/ 2.1Performing Shop Maintenance / 4.1.1. Inspect and clean tools, equipment and the work area.
4.1.2. Store/arrange tools and shop equipment.
4.1.3. Dispose waste and used lubricants.
4.1.4. Report damaged tools and equipment / 8 hours
  1. Perform mensuration and calculation
/ 3.1Perforning mensuration and calculation / 3.1.1. Select measuring instruments
3.1.2. Carry out measurement and calculation
3.1.3. Maintain measuring instruments / 16 hours
  1. Perform basic benchwork
/ 4.1Performing basic benchwork / 4.1.1. Prepare supplies, materials, tools, and equipment
4.1.2. Layout necessary dimensions
4.1.3. Perform grinding, cutting, filing, drilling and boring / 24 hours
  1. Perform basic electrical works
/ 5.1Performing basic electrical works / 5.1.1. Test power supply and electrical components
5.1.2. Perform basic repairs and installation / 16 hours

CORE COMPETENCIES

(126 hours)

Units of
Competency / Module Title / Learning Outcomes / Nominal Duration
  1. Tend diesel engine operation
/ 1.1Tending diesel engine operation / 1.1.1. Perform pre-operation check of diesel engine and auxiliary equipment
1.1.2. Tend diesel engine / 32 hours
  1. Maintain and repair diesel engine
/ 3.1Maintaining and repairing diesel engine / 2.1.1. Service aspiration system
2.1.2. Service lube oil system
2.1.3. Service of cooling system
2.1.4. Service fuel system
2.1.5. Check condition of alternator / 94 hours

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

  • Written test
  • Practical test
  • Direct observation
  • Interview

COURSE DELIVERY:

  • Lecture/discussion
  • Demonstration
  • Viewing multimedia
  • Hands-on practice
  • Project making/ laboratory exercises
  • Distance learning

RESOURCES:

ITEM DESCRIPTION / QTY / UNIT
  • Equipment

  • Diesel generating set 160 KW
/ 1 / unit
  • PPE
/ 1 / set
  • Injector calibrating machine
/ 1 / unit
  • Air compressor with spray gun
/ 1 / set
  • Insulation tester
/ 1 / set
  • Multi tester
/ 1 / set
  • Hydraulic jack at least 3 tonner
/ 2 / sets
  • Chain block
/ 1 / pc
  • Materials

  • Turbo charger repair kit
/ 1 / set
  • Bearing
/ 1 / pc
  • O-rings and washers
/ 10 / sets
  • Coolant pump repair kit
/ 1 / set
  • Lube oil
/ 100 / ltrs
  • Diesel Fuel
/ 420 / ltrs
  • Rags
/ 30 / kg
  • Scrubbing pad
/ 2 / pcs
  • Log sheet/ Log book and writing tools
/ 1 / set
  • Inhibitor
/ 35 / ltrs
  • Soft water
/ 35 / ltrs
  • Coolant
/ 40 / L
  • Distilled water
/ 3 / ltr
  • Lube filter
/ 2 / pcs
  • Fuel filter
/ 5 / pc
  • Air filter
/ 1 / pc
  • Grease
/ 2 / kg
  • Hi temp grease
/ 2 / kg
  • Battery terminal lugs and clamps
/ 2 / sets
  • Terminal lugs, ½” dia,
/ 20 / pcs
  • Battery cable
/ 2 / m
  • Automotive wire, no. 12 AWG
/ 10 / m
  • Battery terminal cleaner 16 oz
/ 1 / can
  • Contact cleaner
/ 1 / can
  • Penetrating oil
/ 3 / cans
  • Rust remover
/ 1 / Gal
  • Carbon remover
/ 1 / Gal
  • Foam
/ 1 / roll
  • Carbon remover
/ 1 / Gal
  • Descaler
/ 2 / Gals
  • Steel brush
/ 10 / pcs
  • Paint Brush, asstd. sizes
/ 3 / sets
  • Plastic brush
/ 1 / pc
  • Nozzles
/ 6 / pcs
  • Safety Solvent
/ 20 / ltrs
  • Insulating varnish
/ 20 / ltrs
  • Electrical enamel
/ 8 / ltrs
  • Electrical tapes
/ 10 / rolls
  • Rubber tapes
/ 10 / rolls
  • Cotton tapes
/ 3 / rolls
  • Spaghetti tube, 10 mm
/ 5 / m
  • Wire marker
/ 1 / kit
  • Cable ties 6”
/ 24 / pcs
  • Reference Materials
/ 1 / lot
  • Catalogs/Brochures
/ 1 / lot
  • Tools

  • Pail and Funnel
/ 2 / sets
  • Lube oil pump
/ 1 / unit
  • Fuel pump
/ 1 / unit
  • Combination wrench (8-32)
/ 1 / Set
  • Pliers and screw driver
/ 1 / set
  • Hydrometer
/ 1 / pc
  • Vernier Caliper 150 mm
/ 1 / pc
  • Micrometer 150mm (inside and outside)
/ 1 / set
  • Magnetic dial gauge
/ 1 / unit
  • Pail and dipper
/ 1 / set
  • Bench vise
/ 1 / Unit
  • Bearing Puller
/ 1 / unit
  • Socket wrench (8-32)
/ 1 / Set
  • Allen wrench
/ 1 / set
  • Feeler gauge
/ 1 / set
  • A-frame
/ 1 / Set
  • Slings
/ 2 / sets
  • Eye bolts and shackles
/ 2 / sets
  • Wooden blocks
/ 2 / sets
  • Heater
/ 2 / sets
  • Bearing Puller
/ 1 / unit
  • Bearing heater
/ 1 / unit
  • Hacksaw
/ 1 / set
  • Electric hand drill with bits
/ 1 / set
  • Slings
/ 2 / sets
  • Wooden blocks
/ 2 / sets
  • Crimping tool
/ 1 / set
  • Soldering set
/ 2 / set

QUALIFICATIONS OF INSTRUCTORS/TRAINERS:

  • Must be a holder of Diesel Power Plant Operation and Maintenance NC II or it’s equivalent
  • Must have undergone training on Training Methodology II (TM II)
  • Must be computer literate
  • Must be physically and mentally fit
  • *Must have at least 2 years job/industry experience related to Diesel Power Plant Operation and Maintenance specifically in generating set servicing
  • *Must be a civil service eligible (for government position or appropriate professional license issued by the Professional Regulatory Commission)

* Optional. Only when required by the hiring institution.

Diesel Power Plant Operation and Maintenance NC II- 1 -

MODULES OF INSTRUCTION

BASIC COMPETENCIES

DIESEL POWER PLANT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE NC II

BASIC COMPETENCY:COMMUNICATIONS

UNIT OF COMPETENCY:PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

MODULE TITLE:PARTICIPATING IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to obtain, interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.

SUGGESTED DURATION:8 hours

PREREQUISITE:Receive and Respond to Workplace Communication. (NC I)

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module the students/ trainees will be able to:

LO1.Obtain and convey workplace information

LO2.Complete relevant work related documents.

LO3.Participate in workplace meeting and discussion.

LO1.OBTAIN AND CONVEY WORKPLACE INFORMATION

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.Specific relevant information is accessed from appropriate sources.

2.Effective questioning, active listening and speaking skills are used to gather and convey information.

3.Appropriate medium is used to transfer information and ideas.

4.Appropriate non-verbal communication is used.

5.Appropriate lines of communication with superiors and colleagues are identified and followed.

6.Defined workplace procedures for the location and storage of information are used.

7.Personal interaction is carried out clearly and concisely.

CONTENTS:

  • Parts of speech
  • Sentence construction
  • Effective communication

CONDITIONS:

The students/ trainees must be provided with the following:

  • Writing materials (pen & paper)
  • References (books)
  • Manuals

METHODOLOGIES:

  • Group discussion
  • Interaction
  • Lecture
  • Reportorial

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

  • Written test
  • Practical/performance test
  • Interview

L02.COMPLETE RELEVANT WORK RELATED DOCUMENTS

ASSESSMENT CRTERIA:

1.Ranges of forms relating to conditions of employment are completed accurately and legibly.

2.Workplace data is recorded on standard workplace forms and documents.

  1. Basic mathematical processes are used for routine calculations.
  2. Errors in recording information on forms/documents are identified and rectified.

5.Reporting requirements to superior are completed according to enterprise guidelines.

CONTENTS:

  • Basic mathematics
  • Technical writing
  • Types of forms

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

  • Paper
  • Pencils/ball pen
  • Reference books
  • Manuals

METHODOLOGIES:

  • Group discussion
  • Interaction
  • Lecture

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

  • Written test
  • Practical/performance test
  • Interview

LO3.PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.Team meetings are attended on time.

2.Own opinions are clearly expressed and those of others are listened to without interruption.

3.Meeting inputs are consistent with the meeting purpose and established protocols.

4.Workplace interactions are conducted in a courteous manner appropriate to cultural background and authority in the enterprise procedures.

5.Questions about simple routine workplace procedures and matters concerning conditions of employment are asked and responded.

6.Meeting outcomes are interpreted and implemented.

CONTENTS:

  • Sentence construction
  • Technical writing
  • Recording information

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

  • Paper
  • Pencils/ball pen
  • References (books)
  • Manuals

METHODOLOGIES:

  • Group discussions
  • Interaction
  • Lecture

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

  • Written test
  • Practical/performance test
  • Interview

BASIC COMPETENCY:TEAM WORK

UNIT OF COMPETENCY:WORK IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT

MODULE TITLE:WORKING IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT

MODULE DESCRIPTOR:This module covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to relate in a work based environment.

SUGGESTED DURATION:4 hours

PREREQUISITE: TEAMWORK (NC I)

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module, the students/ trainees will be able to:

LO1.Describe and identify team role and responsibility.

LO2.Describe work as a team.

LO1.DESCRIBE AND IDENTIFY TEAM ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.Role and objective of the team is identified.

2.Team parameters, relationships and responsibilities are identified.

3.Individual role and responsibilities within team environment are identified.

4.Roles and responsibilities of other team members are identified and recognized.

5.Reporting relationships within team and external to team are identified.

CONTENTS:

  • Team role.
  • Relationship and responsibilities
  • Role and responsibilities with team environment.
  • Relationship within a team.

CONDITIONS:

The students/ trainees must be provided with the following:

  • Standard operating procedure (SOP) of workplace
  • Job procedures
  • Client/supplier instructions
  • Quality standards
  • Organizational or external personnel

METHODOLOGIES:

  • Group discussion/interaction
  • Case studies
  • Simulation

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

  • Written test
  • Observation
  • Simulation
  • Role playing

LO2.DESCRIBE WORK AS A TEAM MEMBER

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.Appropriate forms of communication and interactions are undertaken.

2.Appropriate contributions to complement team activities and objectives are made.

3.Reporting using standard operating procedures is followed.

4.Development of team work plans based from team role is contributed.

CONTENTS:

  • Communication process
  • Team structure/team roles
  • Group planning and decision making

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

  • SOP of workplace
  • Job procedures
  • Organization or external personnel

METHODOLOGIES:

  • Group discussion/interaction
  • Case studies
  • Simulation

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

  • Observation of work activities
  • Observation through simulation or role play
  • Case studies and scenarios.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY:PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM

MODULE TITLE: PRACTICING CAREER PROFESSIONALISM

MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in promoting career growth and advancement, specifically to integrate personal objectives with organizational goals set and meet work priorities and maintain professional growth and development.

NOMINAL DURATION:4 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module, the trainee/student must be able to:

LO1.Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals

LO2.Set and meet work priorities

LO3.Maintain professional growth and development

LO1.INTEGRATE PERSONAL OBJECTIVES WITH ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.Personal growth and work plans towards improving the qualifications set for professionalism are evident.

2.Intra and interpersonal relationship in the course of managing oneself based on performance evaluation is maintained.

3.Commitment to the organization and its goal is demonstrated in the performance of duties.

4.Practice of appropriate personal hygiene is observed.

5.Job targets within key result areas are attained.

CONTENTS:

  • Personal development-social aspects: intra and interpersonal development
  • Organizational goals
  • Personal hygiene and practices
  • Code of ethics

CONDITIONS:

The students/ trainees must be provided with the following:

  • Workplace
  • Code of ethics
  • Organizational goals
  • Hand outs and Personal development-social aspects
  • CD’s, VHS tapes, transparencies

METHODOLOGIES:

  • Interactive -lecture
  • Simulation
  • Demonstration
  • Self-paced instruction

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

  • Role play
  • Interview
  • Written examination

LO2.SET AND MEET WORK PRIORITIES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.Competing demands to achieve personal, team and organizational goals and objectives are prioritized.

2.Resources are utilized efficiently and effectively to manage work priorities and commitments.

3.Practices and economic use and maintenance of equipment and facilities are followed as per established procedures.

4.Job targets within key result areas are attained.

CONTENTS:

  • Organizational Key Result Areas (KRA)
  • Work values and ethical standards
  • Company policies on the use and maintenance of equipment

CONDITIONS:

The students/ trainees must be provided with the following

  • Hand outs on

- Organizational KRA

- Work values and ethics

- Company policies and standards

- Sample job targets

  • Learning guides
  • CD’s, VHS tapes, transparencies

METHODOLOGIES:

  • Interactive lecture
  • Group discussion
  • Structured activity
  • Demonstration

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

  • Role play
  • Interview
  • Written examination

LO3.MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.Training and career opportunities relevant to the job requirements are identified and availed.

2.Licenses and/or certifications according to the requirements of the qualifications are acquired and maintained

3.Fundamental rights at work including gender sensitivity are manifested/ observed

4.Training and career opportunities based on the requirements of industry are completed and updated.

CONTENTS:

  • Qualification standards
  • Gender and development (GAD) sensitivity
  • Professionalism in the workplace
  • List of professional licenses

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

  • Quality standards
  • GAD handouts
  • CD’s, VHS tapes on professionalism in the workplace
  • Professional licenses samples

METHODOLOGIES:

  • Interactive lecture
  • Film viewing
  • Role play/simulation
  • Group discussion

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

  • Demonstration
  • Interview
  • Written examination
  • Portfolio assessment

UNIT OF COMPETENCY:PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES

MODULE TITLE:PRACTICING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES

MODULE DESCRIPTOR:This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to comply with the regulatory and organizational requirements for occupational health and safety such as identifying, evaluating and maintaining occupational health and safety (OHS) awareness.

NOMINAL DURATION:40 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module, the trainee/student must be able to:

LO1.Identity hazards and risks

LO2.Evaluate hazards and risks

LO3.Control hazards and risks

LO4.Maintain occupational health and safety awareness

LO1.IDENTIFY HAZARDS AND RISKS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.Workplace hazards and risks are identified and clearly explained.

2.Hazards/risks and its corresponding indicators are identified in line with the company procedures.

3.Contingency measures are recognized and established in accordance with organizational procedures.

CONTENTS:

  • Hazards and risks identification and control
  • Organizational safety and health protocol
  • Threshold limit value (TLV)
  • OHS indicators

CONDITIONS:

The students/ trainees must be provided with the following:

  • Workplace
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Learning guides
  • Hand-outs

- Organizational safety and health protocol

- OHS indicators

- Threshold limit value

- Hazards/risk identification and control

  • CD’s, VHS tapes, transparencies

METHODOLOGIES:

  • Interactive -lecture
  • Simulation
  • Symposium
  • Group dynamics

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

  • Situation analysis
  • Interview
  • Practical examination
  • Written examination

LO2.EVALUATE HAZARDS AND RISKS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.Terms of maximum tolerable limits are identified based on threshold limit values (TLV).

2.Effects of hazards are determined.

3.OHS issues and concerns are identified in accordance with workplace requirements and relevant workplace OHS legislation.

CONTENTS:

  • TLV table
  • Philippine OHS standards
  • Effects of hazards in the workplace
  • Ergonomics
  • ECC Regulations

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

  • Hand outs on

- Philippine OHS standards

- Effects of hazards in the workplace

- Ergonomics

- ECC regulations

  • TLV table
  • CD’s, VHS tapes, transparencies

METHODOLOGIES:

  • Interactive lecture
  • Situation analysis
  • Symposium
  • Film viewing
  • Group dynamics

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

  • Interview
  • Written examination
  • Simulation

LO3.CONTROL HAZARDS AND RISKS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1.OHS procedures for controlling hazards and risk are strictly followed.

2.Procedures in dealing with workplace accidents, fire and emergencies are followed in accordance with the organization’s OHS policies.

3.Personal protective equipment (PPE) is correctly used in accordance with organization’s OHS procedures and practices.

4.Procedures in providing appropriate assistance in the event of workplace emergencies are identified in line with the established organizational protocol.

CONTENTS:

  • Safety regulations

- Clean air act

- Electrical and fire safety code